SUPERMAN: Henry Cavill's Return As The DCEU's Man Of Steel Now Appears To Be Looking Very Likely

SUPERMAN: Henry Cavill's Return As The DCEU's Man Of Steel Now Appears To Be Looking Very Likely

Speculation continues to run rampant about Henry Cavill's Superman future as we move into what looks set to be a new era for the DC Extended Universe, but this update may be the most promising one yet.

By JoshWilding - Aug 29, 2022 08:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman

The DC Extended Universe is a mess, and that shows no signs of changing until Warner Bros. hires a new leader who can, hopefully, get this franchise where it needs to be. Walter Hamada's time in charge has by no means been a disaster, but his plans for Superman have not been well-received by fans.

We know of not one, but two reboots, with the first focusing on a Black Superman in a period setting and the other heading straight to HBO Max with Val-Zod taking centre stage. Both premises are intriguing, but between those projects and reports that The Flash permanently replaces Superman with Supergirl, it's no wonder interest in them seems minimal. 

It all goes back to how popular Henry Cavill is as Superman, of course, and the vocal desire to see him back as the Man of Steel. A faceless cameo in Shazam! frustrated more than it excited fans, while we've frequently heard reports that the British actor may be done as Clark Kent.

However, with new leadership at Warner Bros., it appears the studio might finally be listening. Talking to Fandango's Erik Davis, The Wrap's Umberto Gonzalez was asked what the chances are we'll see Cavill as Superman again, and he repeatedly said to divulge what he's been told would be a "spoiler."

We have to believe this means Cavill's Man of Tomorrow will be part of Black Adam, because if anyone could make his return happen, it's Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. What the future holds beyond that remains to be seen, but it's baffling that we haven't seen the world's most iconic superhero on the big screen for nearly five years now. 

A movie featuring Superman, Black Adam, and Shazam would be a guaranteed hit, of course, though if Dan Lin is going to be overseeing the DCEU, who knows how his plans might differ?

Stay tuned for updates. 
 

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RealTurner
RealTurner - 8/29/2022, 9:02 AM
Report nothing, then report that it was nothing. The wheel turns once more.
kylo0607
kylo0607 - 8/29/2022, 9:03 AM
Just confirm or deny, ffs.

Tired of all this sh*t that's been going on for YEARS at this point.
TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 8/29/2022, 10:29 AM
@kylo0607 - They wont, they know Snyder fans will see Black Adam for the possibility of Henry being there.
As you said, its been YEARS.

2018: Superman is in Aquaman
2019: Superman is in Shazam
2020: Superman is in WW84
2021: Superman is in TSS
HagridsHole1
HagridsHole1 - 8/29/2022, 9:04 AM
Ffs. Just confirm one way or the other. Five years of this nonsense. I’d love Cavill to come back, but I’d want him starring in his own film, not just piggybacking on the piece of shit that Black Adam looks to be. Better than nothing I suppose though
GarthRanzz
GarthRanzz - 8/29/2022, 11:53 AM
@HagridsHole1 - Rumor I heard was Man of Steel 2 will be announced shortly after Black Adam. Get that buzz and announce. Post credit appearance in Black Adam.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 8/29/2022, 9:05 AM
UMBERTO. GONZALEZ.
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 8/29/2022, 9:11 AM
@GhostDog - His name says it all "Um" that's his source.
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 8/29/2022, 10:19 AM
@GhostDog - EL MAYBE.
TheSuerJackAss
TheSuerJackAss - 8/29/2022, 9:05 AM
Every few weeks hes back oh no hes not back

This is silly now
Itwasme
Itwasme - 8/29/2022, 9:09 AM
@TheJackAss - Hollywood loves a good "will they/won't they" sub-plot. This is DC's version of Jim and Pam from the Office.
TheSuerJackAss
TheSuerJackAss - 8/29/2022, 9:27 AM
@Itwasme - He's likely back in Black Adam they are just gonna be stupid about it
Itwasme
Itwasme - 8/29/2022, 9:07 AM
Any movie can turn things around pretty dramatically, but their best bet may be a scorched earth policy here. There are a couple elements that are working, but not too many. Cavill has the chops to play the role, but he hasn't really don't it yet - instead playing the injustice version. There are other actors out there who can play the role too, he's not the only option, and with so much of his injustice version out there it'll just come across like he has personality disorder.

I like the guy, have nothing against him, but starting fresh seems a better option.
CAPTAINPINKEYE
CAPTAINPINKEYE - 8/29/2022, 9:07 AM
articles on this site remind me of this.


Matador
Matador - 8/29/2022, 9:10 AM
By the time it DC Universe gets running I'll have my car running in no time.
Chewtoy
Chewtoy - 8/29/2022, 9:10 AM
Only hardcore DCEU fans care about Cavill returning. Just recast and be done with it.
CAPTAINPINKEYE
CAPTAINPINKEYE - 8/29/2022, 9:16 AM
@Chewtoy - did you see MOS , BVS, and JL?
DCasAhobby
DCasAhobby - 8/29/2022, 9:28 AM
@Chewtoy - THIS. RIGHT. HERE.

Nobody gives a [frick]. The DC fanboys are in such denial they can't see how continuing with any of the Snyderverse is WRONG for DC as a whole.
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